{Original Image} Today, I am presenting to you some awesome inspirational posts to start off the new year. Yes, this post is not about new year’s resolutions nor exam tips. Rather, I am simply here to share a couple photos and articles to make you laugh and/or give you ideas. To check out the previous…
With the New Year comes a new blogger of the month, congratulations to Zoey Liu for becoming the first blogger of the month in 2015! Zoey is a talented and diligent blogger, you’ve probably read some of her DIY blogs in regards to making your own candy cane, Melted Snowman Cookies, or even Stand Out…
{Original Image} Last week, I shared 10 awesome posts I found on my journey through my Pinterest dashboard. As promised, I am back again this week to highlight some more amazing tips, tricks, and inspirations. {Art} There are some people out there who can do amazing things with a little pen and a photo editing…
It’s clear to see that our new Blogger of the Month (BOTM) Carol Zhang has a passion for showcasing other people’s talents. From her interview with up and coming musician Vincent Christianson, her article on local artist Natálie Slabá and various posts for the Youth of YYC series, Carol has done an amazing job of…
“It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those that never sought it. Those who, like you, have leadership thrust upon them, and take up the mantle because they must, and find to their own surprise that they wear it well.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and The…
I had the fortunate opportunity of interviewing the ConocoPhillips Youth Of Distinction Awards 2014 finalist for volunteerism, Sukhneer Kaur. Not only is she a determined and passionate individual but she is also a confident and humble spirit that aspires to make a change in the world we live in. After interviewing Sukhneer, I realized the beauty…
(Original Image) It’s been quite some time since I updated this series, and I can’t believe I didn’t think of this feature before. Cassey Ho is a certified fitness trainer and creator of POP Pilates. She started up her own YouTube channel, blogilates, four years ago, and is still going strong with over 1.6 million subscribers.…
If you help others, they will help you back. Sounds obvious, right? Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a eye-opening realization of how important helping others actually is. No action, no matter how small, is without its effect on those around you. People may forget what you said or what you did, but they…
Are you a motivated person? It seems like my motivation is constantly fluctuating. There are days where I will be inspired to work hard and to live my life to the fullest. Most of the time though, I’m feeling the summer blues. Despite having an abundant amount of time, a lot of it is wasted because…
Achieving one’s dream requires equal parts self-determination and support from those around you. Born in Romania, Cristian Mihai is a self-publishing author by choice as well as a dedicated blogger. I’ve been following his daily posts closely as of late and he reminds me of the struggles and triumphs of being a writer. It’s more than a job,…
Last week, Bishop O’Bryne High school had the opportunity to be apart of the We Create Change tour, (Check out the video above) hosted by the notably young amazing changemaker Hannah Alper, the motivational speaker Spencer West, and the Canadian music band, Neverest. I was aware that there was going to be some kind of…
Welcome to Shots of Awe, a YouTube channel where filmmaker Jason Silva explores the wonder and beauty of life. We were all children once, with heads full of wild imagination and curiosity of the world. Who says we have to forget that when we grow up? Jason Silva blends breath-taking cinematography with deep philosophical discussions to…
You’ve seen him in both cartoon and movie renditions swinging from one building to another, but trust me, you’ve never seen him like this. An independent election candidate, a martial arts trainer and fitness consultant for the Mumbai police, Guarav Sharma a.k.a the “Indian Spider-Man” is representing his district in South Mumbai in the upcoming…
“Have you ever read a John Green novel, finished the novel, and then wandered around in a confused stupor for a week while questioning your entire existence and every decision you’ve ever made?” I certainly have! John Green has a way of connecting with his audience on a personal level and make them reflect on…
Jenny Lin is a Grade 10 student at Sir Winston Churchill High School who was recognized by Kids Up Front and Youth Central as a part of the Pay it Forward project, recognizing youth for their “pay it forward” attitude. She was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) project at…